Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris start vs. Timberwolves on Saturday

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid returned for Saturday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a nine-game absence due to health and safety protocols.

Tobias Harris also returned to the starting lineup after missing the last two games with a hip injury.

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The shorthanded Sixers went 2-7 without Embiid, who is averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 4 assists this season.